Authorised Person – Data Centre Construction
Salary: €90,000–€100,000 + Package
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment: Permanent | Full-time
We are recruiting an experienced Authorised Person to join a major data centre construction project in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical professional with strong MV/HV experience to oversee electrical safe systems of work, switching operations, permits and the safe energisation of critical electrical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement and maintain electrical safe systems of work in coordination with site management.
* Ensure personnel understand and comply with electrical safety procedures.
* Issue and control permits for electrical work and energisation activities.
* Apply high-voltage safety rules and manage lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
* Review electrical specifications, drawings, single-line diagrams and distribution topology.
* Support testing, commissioning, start-up and energisation of MV/LV systems.
* Coordinate with commissioning contractors and agree testing sequences and procedures.
* Liaise with SCADA, BMS and EMS control system providers on system handover and permit protocols.
* Witness electrical testing and commissioning activities and ensure documentation is completed.
* Verify testing equipment is available, calibrated and suitable for use.
* Coordinate switching and isolation of medium-voltage systems.
* Ensure all pre- and post-energisation checks, tagging and sign-offs are completed correctly.
Requirements
* Relevant electrical engineering qualification, building services qualification or electrical trade background with suitable training.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar electrical Authorised Person role.
* Strong MV/HV systems experience, including switching, isolation and energisation.
* At least 3 years' electrical testing and verification experience.
* Experience in commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical or data centre construction.
* Strong understanding of electrical protection, earthing arrangements, switchgear and busbar/busway systems.
* Knowledge of short-circuit, overload and earth-fault protection and discrimination studies.
* Familiarity with FAT/SAT documentation and SCADA, BMS or EMS control systems.
* Strong understanding of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and technical specifications.
* A safety-focused, methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills.
Package
* €90,000–€100,000 salary
* Accommodation provided
* Rotation arrangements
* Travel covered
* Pension
* Living allowance